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Digestive System
Question | Answer |
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What is a mesentery? | An organ that holds the large and small intestine. |
How long is the small intestine? | 22 feet |
How much saliva do your salivary glands produce each day? | 1.5 liters |
How long does it take for a bolus to get from your esophagus to your stomach? | 7 seconds |
How much food does a full stomach hold? | 1.5 liters |
How long is the esophagus? | 25 centimeters |
For how long does your food stay in your stomach? | 4 hours |
What is the total time it takes to digest your food? | 30 to 40 hours |
What is mechanical digestion? | The physical breakdown of food through chewing |
What is chemical digestion? | The use of enzymes to break down a food mass. |
What do gastric and hydrochloric acids do? | They kill bacteria in your food. |